03-08-2017CPT News Release: Britain’s bus services still delivering for passengersThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has responded robustly to criticisms of the bus industry by the Labour Party, pointing out that bus services continue to achieve record levels of customer satisfaction with an approval rating of 87% as measured by the independent customer watchdog Transport Focus.

28-04-2017CPT News Release: Bus Services Act 2017CPT has today welcomed Royal Assent of the Bus Services Act 2017 and has confirmed its on-going support for the new partnership measures that will see operators able to continue to operate in a commercial market thereby providing the best possible service to passengers.

08-11-2016CPT News Release: Early introduction of ULEZ could hit London’s tourism economBenefits of Coach Tourism to the London Economy, a report commissioned by CPT and produced by world renowned transport consultants, Steer Davies Gleave, has revealed that the early introduction of the Central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could hit London’s tourism economy by up to £115m over the next 15 years.

19-08-2016CPT News Release: Southend-on-Sea confirms it is “open to coaches”Following a recent meeting between Southend Borough Council and CPT officials, the seaside town has confirmed that new and improved coaching facilities - providing over 100 free parking spaces for coaches and additional set-down and pick-up points - have opened since the closure (July 2016) of the long standing Seaway Coach Park.

30-06-2016CPT News Release: All change in CPT’s Midlands regionsCPT has today announced that Phil Bateman MBE (pic), its long-serving Manager for the West Midlands region, will be leaving his post at the end of June in order to spend more time in his day-to-day role as Councillor for Wednesfield North.

20-06-2016CPT News Release: London coach parking trial extendedFollowing a midterm review of its London coach parking trial at Camberwell and Stockwell bus garages, CPT is pleased to announce that the initial 6 week period due to end on 24 June has been extended through until the Autumn.

23-05-2016CPT News Release: Bus Services Bill - CPT CommentCPT today promised to work with the Government and all key stakeholders to ensure that the Bus Services Bill (published 20 May) produces the best possible results for passengers and bus operators alike.

06-05-2016CPT News Release: CPT secures 1000 extra parking spaces for coaches in LondonCPT has teamed up with bus operator Go-Ahead to provide an extra 1000 coach parking spaces in central London this spring. Starting from Monday 16 May, 30 coach parking spaces will be available to CPT Members each day at Go-Ahead’s Camberwell (20) and Stockwell (10) bus depots for a 6-week trial period (ends Friday 24 June).

24-03-2016CPT News Release: CPT launch new ‘Coach Friendly’ Attraction statusLast week at the British Tourism & Travel Show (BTTS) in Birmingham, CPT launched the Coach Friendly Visitor Attractionstatus – a new industry standard designed to recognise and reward tourist attractions that go the extra mile to provide a warm welcome to groups arriving by coach.

03-11-2015CPT News Release: Perth achieves 'Coach Friendly' StatusThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has today (3 November) presented the City of Perth with its prestigious ‘Coach Friendly’ status. The status acknowledges the commitment that the City of Perth has made to understanding the requirements of coaches and welcoming their drivers and passengers to the city centre.

21-05-2015CPT News Release: Coach parking in London - constructive talks held with TfLAs part of the ongoing dialogue aimed at improving the experience for coach operators and their customers, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) arranged a high level meeting with TfL in conjunction with the London Tour Coach Operators Association (LTCOA) on 20 May to discuss a wide range of issues which continue to be a major cause of concern to operators in London.

14-04-2015CPT News Release: Nantwich awarded ‘coach friendly’ statusThe market town of Nantwich in east Cheshire has been awarded CPT’s ‘Coach Friendly’ status. Nantwich becomes the 22nd holder of this prestigious title - the fifth location in the North West - along with Southport, Chester, Bury and Liverpool.

28-01-2015CPT News Release: London Cycle Superhighway - Questions remain unansweredThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is very disappointed that TfL intends to proceed with the London Cycle Superhighway which as it stands will result in fewer coach parking facilities, inconvenience to visitors and increased traffic congestion which will inevitably add to operator costs.

27-11-2014CPT News Release: CPT secures reduction in Heathrow Airport West Ramp Coach Park chargesThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), working with Heathrow Airport and the London Tourist Coach Operators Association (LTCOA), has secured agreement that the charges for coach operators using the West Ramp Coach Park will be reduced to £21.56 per vehicle for 2015 and 2016. This is a reduction of 7% against the current price. The new charge will apply from 1 January.

26-08-2014CPT News Release: Bus services, better through working togetherThe bus industry has reacted with surprise to a report from the left wing think tank, the IPPR, calling for a return to a regulated system which comes on the back of the recent Passenger Focus report where passengers gave bus service a massive 88% satisfaction rating.

04-07-2014CPT News Release: New Training Aid for Bus Drivers LaunchedThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), working with the Department for Transport (DfT), Mental Health Action Group, People 1st, the Association of Trainers and trentbarton, has today announced the launch of a new training DVD aimed at assisting bus drivers in their dealings with customers who have hidden mental health conditions – one in four of the adult population.

03-06-2014CPT News Release: New Chairman for CPT’s Northern regionThe Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the trade association representing the operators of buses and coaches in the UK, is delighted to announce that Alistair Weir has been elected to the role of Chairman for its Northern Region.

27-05-2014CPT News Release: Your voice in EuropeThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), in recognition of the importance the EU plays in the day to day operations of its members, has enhanced its voice in Europe.

14-05-2014CPT News Release: Buses - A modern day success storyCPT UK was disappointed to read the latest report by the IPPR “Purchasing Power – Making Consumer Markets Work for Everyone” which fails to recognise that the commercialised bus market outside London has stemmed the decline in bus patronage (which was huge prior to 1986) and has led to greater competition and passenger choice.

01-05-2014CPT News Release: Mike Morgan joins CPTCPT has announced that former routeONE editor and bus and coach industry stalwart, Mike Morgan has joined the industry’s trade association as a Coaching Consultant.

04-04-2014CPT News Release: CPT prompts policy changeFollowing representation from the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, DVSA has today confirmed that changes are to be made to the interpretation of the Driver CPC for new drivers entering the industry.

29-10-2013CPT News Release: CPT and TfL launch Tourist Coach Action Plan for LondonThe Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT UK) and Transport for London (TfL) have today launched the Tourist Coach Action Plan, a strategy which sets out a list of achievable actions and goals designed to improve the experience for coach tour operators/drivers coming into the capital.

12-08-2013CPT News Release: CPT Legal Helpline - a new 24/7 member serviceThe Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has launched a new and improved service for members designed to support legal compliance and provide emergency 24/7 cover. The new service can be used by members free of charge for the first 30 minutes.

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